I need to RMA my board (only 2 weeks old) but I've updated the BIOS. In the RMA Terms and Conditions it says
"...must not be modified or physically altered in ANY way."

And please, no suggestions of looking on the Asus site:
When I first went to update my BIOS, I looked on the Asus site and noticed that the oldest BIOS listed on their site (0505 - first release version!!) was different to the version number/date I currently had (can't rememberwhat number/date it was :shadedshu ). I can't download the original BIOS from the Asus support site.

Someone's gotta have the one I'm looking for... I'm a file hoarder myself, but the BIOS update went smooth so I let my guard down shadedshu
So can everyone with this board post the version number/s of the OLDEST BIOS you've got archived please?

I need to RMA my board (only 2 weeks old) but I've updated the BIOS. In the RMA Terms and Conditions it says
"...must not be modified or physically altered in ANY way."

And please, no suggestions of looking on the Asus site:
When I first went to update my BIOS, I looked on the Asus site and noticed that the oldest BIOS listed on their site (0505 - first release version!!) was different to the version number/date I currently had (can't rememberwhat number/date it was :shadedshu ). I can't download the original BIOS from the Asus support site.

Someone's gotta have the one I'm looking for... I'm a file hoarder myself, but the BIOS update went smooth so I let my guard down shadedshu
So can everyone with this board post the version number/s of the OLDEST BIOS you've got archived please?

As it has been said already, Bios updates do not count as modification. Since Asus provides them they cannot reject your RMA request because you updated the bios. In the past I have even been asked by Asus to try updating my bios before getting an RMA number to see if that would solve the problem.

It's unstable at stock speeds, blue screens etc. I thought I'd get the voltmeter out and use the ProdIt Voltage Measuring Points and... most of them are missing! I'll take a pic and post in a sec, but the solder for the measuring points is missing on most of the points!

Thanks guys, I didn't know it doesn't count as modification.
And thanks for the link, fusion I'll be keeping that just in case...

It's unstable at stock speeds, blue screens etc. I thought I'd get the voltmeter out and use the ProdIt Voltage Measuring Points and... most of them are missing! I'll take a pic and post in a sec, but the solder for the measuring points is missing on most of the points!

Yes, been unstable since birth! even on resetted bios, stock speeds etc.
Overclockers co uk told me to test RAM, etc. I was like, "I've tested RAM. most of my voltage measuring points are missing." They tried to get me to KEEP a board with manufacturing defects! The ProbeIt is an important fature of the board. One that I cannot use! http://img.techpowerup.org/100617/17062010727.jpg

Yes, been unstable since birth! even on resetted bios, stock speeds etc.
Overclockers co uk told me to test RAM, etc. I was like, "I've tested RAM. most of my voltage measuring points are missing." They tried to get me to KEEP a board with manufacturing defects! The ProbeIt is an important fature of the board. One that I cannot use! http://img.techpowerup.org/100617/17062010727.jpg

Yea, sorry I've gotta use flash, it's dark in the case!
Can you see where the solder is missing from some of the points?
4 out of the 9 points are missing solder completely and the GND one has a tiny bit but not all of it.
I'm thinking if solder's missing THERE then it could be missing/badly done somewhere else on the board maybe?

UPDATE:
RMA 'd it, Overclockers UK are now sending it back to me saying that the motherboard has no issues at all!!
Anyone know an Asus representative?!?
They won't answer the support number so I'm having to go through Webnotes!

OCUK are notorious for being right arseholes when it comes to rma's - moonpig sent his maximus formula back to them and they physically damaged the cpu socket, preventing him from an exchange / refund, so be careful.

Go straight to ASUS and avoid OCUK if you can, I never shop there anymore.

OCUK are notorious for being right arseholes when it comes to rma's - moonpig sent his maximus formula back to them and they physically damaged the cpu socket, preventing him from an exchange / refund, so be careful.

Go straight to ASUS and avoid OCUK if you can, I never shop there anymore.

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Thanks man, yes their service was amazing on the stuff that worked. Looks like they're trying to charge me £10 for them sending it back to me aswell

On the up-side, the Asus Support site has a UK number. I'll wait for a reply from the Webnote I left them, then give Asus Support a bell.

UPDATE:
Got a mail back saying that the lack of ProbeIt points "will not affect the performance of this board."
I sent a complaint to Overclockers Management, and someone else has created a new RMA number. He said he will replace the board as necessary, he seems a lot more helpful than the last person.
It's cost me £40 altogether in P&P to return the board, have it sent back to me, and now I've gotta send it again!
Has anyone tried/had any luck with trying to claim postage costs back from them?